Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus

"Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus" is a 2006 drama film that explores the fictionalized early years of the iconic photographer Diane Arbus. Set in 1958 New York, the film portrays Diane as a housewife and mother leading a comfortable yet unsettling life within her upper-class family. When a mysterious neighbor appears, his enigmatic presence encourages Diane to challenge her conventional world and embark on a journey of self-discovery and artistic expression. Through this imagined narrative, the film delves into themes of identity, creativity, and the outsider perspective that would come to define her groundbreaking photography.

Trivia/Behind-the-scenes Facts:
1. Nicole Kidman wore a custom-made fur suit for her role as Diane Arbus's mysterious neighbor, which took several hours to put on and was so realistic that it reportedly made her feel physically transformed into the character.
2. Director Steven Shainberg was drawn to the project because of the opportunity to explore a 'what-if' scenario rather than create a traditional biopic, allowing a more dreamlike and symbolic interpretation of Diane Arbus’s emergence as an artist.
3. The film's cinematography and production design purposefully evoke the 1950s aesthetic but with surreal visual touches, reflecting the blend of reality and fantasy in the story, which was a unique stylistic choice that set it apart from conventional period dramas.

Main Cast of Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus

Crew of Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus